RN Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Job Title: RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Location: Hermitage, TN
Start Date: August 11, 2025
Job Type: Travel Contract
Shift: 3×12 Nights
Pay: $2,176.20/week

Position Overview

ATC Healthcare is seeking an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment in Hermitage, TN. This position offers competitive weekly pay, completion bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. The PCU nurse will provide high-quality care to patients requiring close cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, bridging the gap between the ICU and medical-surgical floors.

Responsibilities

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  Deliver direct patient care in a Progressive Care/Step-Down setting.

  
  


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  Monitor and manage patients on cardiac drips, insulin drips, and heparin drips.

  
  


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  Operate and maintain specialized equipment such as Bipaps, high-flow oxygen, Vapotherm, and wound vacs.

  
  


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  Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective patient care.

  
  


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  Perform EKG rhythm interpretation and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.

  
  


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  Provide education and support to patients and families regarding treatment plans and recovery.

  
  


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  Document patient care accurately according to hospital policies and procedures.

  
  

Qualifications

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  Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee or compact state eligibility.

  
  


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  Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.

  
  


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  Minimum 1 year of recent PCU or Step-Down nursing experience (travel experience preferred).

  
  


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  Strong critical thinking and clinical assessment skills.

  
  


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  Proficiency in cardiac, insulin, and heparin drip management.

  
  


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  Competency in EKG rhythm interpretation, peripheral IV skills, and tube feeding management.

  
  


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  Experience with Bipaps, high-flow O, stroke, and post-cardiac cath care preferred.

  
  


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  Peritoneal dialysis experience a plus.

  
  

Equipment Used

Bipaps, high-flow oxygen, Vapotherm, Alaris pumps, cardiac drips, heparin drips, insulin drips, peritoneal dialysis, and wound vacs (in conjunction with wound care).

Benefits

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  Weekly pay with competitive rates

  
  


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  Health, dental, and vision insurance

  
  


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  401(k) retirement plan with company match

  
  


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  Referral bonuses

  
  


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  Flexible schedules and personalized career support

  
  

About ATC Healthcare

ATC Healthcare has been a leader in healthcare staffing for nearly 40 years, offering personalized placement and support to healthcare professionals nationwide. With over 60 locations, we are committed to connecting skilled nurses, therapists, and clinicians with rewarding career opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by law.